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Definition of solder

solder

/ˈsɑːdɚ/
sol · der
Plural:solders
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Past Simple:soldered
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Past Participle:soldered
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Present Participle:soldering
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solder Lexical Profile

solder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A low-melting metal alloy used to join less fusible metals together, commonly in plumbing or electronics.

Example

"The technician melted a thin wire of silver solder to secure the microchip to the motherboard."

• verb

1

To join, fuse, or repair with a low-melting metal alloy.

Example

"She carefully soldered the broken copper wires back together to fix the antique radio."

2

To unite or bond closely and firmly (often used figuratively).

Example

"The shared experience of the harsh winter soldered the community into a cohesive, supportive unit."

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• Rhymes for solder

• Nearby Words

solar
solarium
soldanella
solder
soldering iron
soldier
soldierfish

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'soudour', from Old French 'soudure', derived from the verb 'souder' (to solder), which ultimately comes from Latin 'solidare' meaning 'to make solid'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solder
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